Example Sentences

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But the lasting lesson “Amadeus” teaches us is that real stars have nemeses.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

As they take the show on tour, there's a quick but beautiful shot of Williams watching from under the stage, flashing a quick thumbs up at his former nemeses as they perform Rule The World.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

“The Copenhagen Test” presents a potentially irritating conceit—everything Alexander sees and hears is available for viewing by his nemeses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

The official trailer for the sequel shows the chirpy red-capped Italian plumber cavorting with his friends and nemeses in a colourful intergalactic universe.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

We tried to pretend the other didn’t exist even though the existence of our nemeses kept us both occupied for hours.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman